Medicare Covered Preventive Services

Each Office Visit is an Opportunity to Recommend Influenza Vaccination

People 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages you to use each office visit as an opportunity and recommend seasonal influenza vaccination – to protect your patients, your staff, and yourself.

Medicare Part B covers one influenza vaccination and its administration each influenza season for Medicare beneficiaries. If medically necessary, Medicare may cover additional seasonal influenza vaccinations.

For More Information:

• Preventive Services Educational Tool
• Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances MLN Matters Article
• Influenza Resources for Health Care Professionals MLN Matters Article
• CDC Influenza website
• Use HealthMap Vaccine Finder to help your patients locate the influenza vaccine in their community

Find Information on Medicare Covered Preventive Services

Medicare covers many preventive services at no cost to your patients. Find out more on the redesigned Preventive Services website. Encourage patients to take advantage of appropriate preventive services to prevent and find diseases early, when treatment works best.

• Use the Preventive Services Tool for coverage, coding, and billing information for each service
• Learn more about the services through Provider Resources
• Keep up to date with the latest Announcements
• Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions

About the Author

Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.